Posted by Sara Dastoum (24.10.25.68) on June 20, 2005 at 11:54:58 p.m.:
In Reply to: Re: Unit 2 "A Jury..." and Trifles Question 3 posted by Mike Gonzales on June 20, 2005 at 9:29:36 p.m.:
I agree, short stories generaly bring readers into more intimate contact with the characters. Between reading a play or a short story, I would opt for the short story. This is because like you said, in a play, the emotions are usually left out. Watching or listening to a drama is different. Because of the "action," the audience can now generally feel the character's emotion. Great insight!
>Generally a short story will bring the reader into more intimate contact with each character. This because, unlike drama, short stories will usually describe the emotions behind each character. Short stories generally give the reader more character development. Since dramas are meant to be performed, usually there is no back-story behind the character. Drama will only show the reader the dialogue between the two characters. Only through dialogue can the reader understand the situation and expression of motivation. Usually dramas focus more on action, then emotion.